✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹ - Page 1196

Trueblue · 07-18-2025, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaqobe

One is Wagyu beef, the other is dog food (unless you're Decoy).

The best example and the worst example!

ThoseBackPages · 07-18-2025, 04:22 PM

the Tranny PSA slab looks terrible

FatboyWu · 07-18-2025, 04:23 PM

My name is FatboyWu and I'm an AlShoholic, now I'm buying stuff that I already have. Newest additions, finally got a warm up SSP RC. Couldn't pass up the advanced stats for less than 20$. My pack pulled orange C8 auto.

Sent from my moto g stylus 5G - 2024 using Tapatalk

NYRE2PECT · 07-18-2025, 05:20 PM

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Mister2Bits · 07-18-2025, 07:58 PM

That orange refractor auto is a beauty!

hammertime · 07-18-2025, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

BBM if pack issued

Unfortunately all of his BBM autos are stickers. Still better than that tiny squiggle though.

ThoseBackPages · 07-18-2025, 09:34 PM

ahhh damn

FatboyWu · 07-18-2025, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYRE2PECT

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

m
Hahahaha, My bad, I usually hit medium. Those pics are a little overwhelming.

NYRE2PECT · 07-18-2025, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FatboyWu

m
Hahahaha, My bad, I usually hit medium. Those pics are a little overwhelming.

Small, Medium, and Large Sho's are good Sho's!

Trueblue · 07-18-2025, 10:31 PM

SB #13

ThoseBackPages · 07-18-2025, 10:38 PM

NICE!

PuddleMonkey · 07-18-2025, 11:14 PM

Only 13 SB's? What a slow-poke.

SELL!!!

jmboehm33 · 07-18-2025, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trueblue

If you're being very discerning and borderline OCD (like me):

1. Original 2013 Auto
2. 2018 Debut Auto - Bowman proper, TC (non redemption), Finest (non redemption), GQ.
3. 2018 Sticker Auto - Same throughout rookie year. Smooshed version of the above.
4. 2018 Post TJS Auto - Bowman Chrome and pretty much everything else during rookie year released after ST.
5. 2019 Auto - Resembles 2018 Post TJS but less detailed on bottom half
6. 2020-21 - Degraded version of 2019 with little effort. Some exceptions based on session but not impressive - some are downright awful.
7. 2022 Off-Season - Close to 2018 Debut Auto but much more vertically compressed.
8. 2022 ST - The first C-8 auto
9. 2024+ - The C-8 auto with a vertical dash mark between the C and 8.

If I'm really concerned about price, I only buy 1, 2, 4 with particular preference to 1/2.

This is tremendous -- Thank you for the detailed breakdown!

SumoMenkoMan · 07-19-2025, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanrs1

It sounds like Ohtani autos from 2018-2021 should appreciate in value due to being a nicer/more elaborate autograph as there will be a lot of C-8 autos from 2022 and beyond comparatively. I personally have no interest in any C-8 autos.

Don’t forget his BBM stuff, especially his 2013 Rookie Cards, which have beautiful autos and are also appreciating.

Rage · 07-19-2025, 02:29 AM

Even Shohei's worst auto cards are still autos of the GOAT

Noles939913 · 07-19-2025, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rage

Even Shohei's worst auto cards are still autos of the GOAT

The term GOAT has lost whatever meaning it ever had.

Rage · 07-19-2025, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noles939913

The term GOAT has lost whatever meaning it ever had.

I agree but also this is Shohei Ohtani's player thread, c'mon now

Does "current MLB and baseball card hobby top dog" sound better?

ThoseBackPages · 07-19-2025, 12:50 PM

#ThanksTopps

Trueblue · 07-19-2025, 12:56 PM

I could care less about people arguing over a subjective GOAT label. That said, there's no denying that he's the most unique and talented.

The true separation is going to be whether he can age gracefully into his 30s. This is where some of the "GOATs" have fallen flat. The way Sho takes care of himself (sleep, diet, etc) he's probably going to be doing at least one of the two way duties at an elite level into his late 30s. I also see adaptability playing a big part in making adjustments when his physical ability declines. He's a realist.

Rs17 · 07-19-2025, 03:25 PM

Does anyone have a list of Topps flagship SPs/SSPs? Paper and chrome.

ThoseBackPages · 07-19-2025, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rs17

Does anyone have a list of Topps flagship SPs/SSPs? Paper and chrome.

i do not

Rs17 · 07-19-2025, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

i do not

No worries. Figured if anyone does, they’re in this thread!

TBTC Baseball · 07-19-2025, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rs17

Does anyone have a list of Topps flagship SPs/SSPs? Paper and chrome.

Start here - https://www.blowoutforums.com/showth...&highlight=Ssp

livfreely · 07-19-2025, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBTC Baseball

Start here - https://www.blowoutforums.com/showth...&highlight=Ssp

I found a pretty nice Topps Chrome SP not on his list of Judges that I am picking up.

I love these “hidden gems”, and the rarity in the never ending streams of cards these days.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Rs17 · 07-19-2025, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBTC Baseball

Start here - https://www.blowoutforums.com/showth...&highlight=Ssp

Thanks!

07-18-2025, 04:22 PM	#29877
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,308 ThoseBackPages	the Tranny PSA slab looks terrible __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

07-18-2025, 05:20 PM	#29879
NYRE2PECT Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: San Antonio Posts: 8,120	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Primarily retired from collecting, but doing a Greatest Sho-man binder thing. I do love California Angels baseball.

07-18-2025, 07:58 PM	#29880
Mister2Bits Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Man Posts: 5,298 mistertwobits mistertwobits	That orange refractor auto is a beauty! __________________ Collecting: Ohtani, Judge \| Skateboarding Cards, Autographs & Decks

07-18-2025, 09:34 PM	#29882
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,308 ThoseBackPages	ahhh damn __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

07-18-2025, 10:38 PM	#29886
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,308 ThoseBackPages	NICE! __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

07-18-2025, 04:23 PM	#29878
FatboyWu Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Baltimore Posts: 734	My name is FatboyWu and I'm an AlShoholic, now I'm buying stuff that I already have. Newest additions, finally got a warm up SSP RC. Couldn't pass up the advanced stats for less than 20$. My pack pulled orange C8 auto. Sent from my moto g stylus 5G - 2024 using Tapatalk

07-18-2025, 10:31 PM	#29885
Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,744	SB #13

07-18-2025, 11:14 PM	#29887
PuddleMonkey Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,387	Only 13 SB's? What a slow-poke. SELL!!!

07-19-2025, 02:29 AM	#29890
Rage Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: CA Posts: 3,467 santacruzbaseballcards1	Even Shohei's worst auto cards are still autos of the GOAT __________________ Check out my eBay store

07-19-2025, 12:50 PM	#29893
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,308 ThoseBackPages	#ThanksTopps __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

07-19-2025, 12:56 PM	#29894
Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,744	I could care less about people arguing over a subjective GOAT label. That said, there's no denying that he's the most unique and talented. The true separation is going to be whether he can age gracefully into his 30s. This is where some of the "GOATs" have fallen flat. The way Sho takes care of himself (sleep, diet, etc) he's probably going to be doing at least one of the two way duties at an elite level into his late 30s. I also see adaptability playing a big part in making adjustments when his physical ability declines. He's a realist.

07-19-2025, 03:25 PM	#29895
Rs17 Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Posts: 186	Does anyone have a list of Topps flagship SPs/SSPs? Paper and chrome.